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Pirates' Moroff unleashing newfound power

Indy infielder gets aggressive, sits among Minors' homer leaders
May 19, 2017

April was coming to a close, and it had not been a good month for Triple-A Indianapolis. The Indians were entering a three-game series in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a 6-13 record, and the offense had been unproductive. Only one qualified hitter had an OPS above .800, and that was Chris Bostick.

Prospect Roundup: Games of May 17

Moroff ties Minor League homer lead; Bichette enjoys perfect day
May 18, 2017

Pirates INF Max Moroff, Triple-A Indianapolis: 2-for-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, K -- Who predicted the Pirates' No. 23 prospect would be tied for the Minor League lead with 12 home runs on May 18? Probably no one, including Moroff himself. The 24-year-old utility infielder's previous